goblin in Tagalog
tianak
UK/ˈɡɒb.lɪn//ˈɡɑb.lɪn/
goblin in Tagalog: tianak, patianak. In English, goblin means traditionally, a supernatural being of folklore, typically small and grotesque or misshapen, that commonly haunts dark places, often mischievous or malevolent; a type of evil elf, sprite, or demon.
Tagalog words for goblin
- hostile diminutive humanoid in fantasy literature
- tianak, patianak
English meaning of goblin
- noun Traditionally, a supernatural being of folklore, typically small and grotesque or misshapen, that commonly haunts dark places, often mischievous or malevolent; a type of evil elf, sprite, or demon.
- noun In later fantasy literature, an evil and grotesquely ugly humanoid, typically powerful and warlike, often associated with orcs and trolls.
- noun A hoodoo.
Synonyms of goblin
goblin in other languages
Questions about goblin in Tagalog
- What is the meaning of goblin in Tagalog?
- Goblin in Tagalog is tianak, patianak.
- Ano ang goblin sa Tagalog?
- Goblin: tianak, patianak.
- What does goblin mean in English?
- Goblin means traditionally, a supernatural being of folklore, typically small and grotesque or misshapen, that commonly haunts dark places, often mischievous or malevolent; a type of evil elf, sprite, or demon.
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